Home Office:

71 Hilliard Street

Old Town, ME 04468

Classroom:

191 Brunswick Street

Old Town, ME 04468

Webster's Dictionary defines cornerstone as

"The basic element for the laying of a foundation."

Therefore,  we will strive to lay a cornerstone creating a strong foundation for our student's driving future.

You and your family are entering an exciting crossroad in your lives and are about to decide which driving school you should enroll in.

Many parents will consider the cost and completion time of the course as the primary factors. Unfortunately, parents are not aware of four significant statistical facts.

The Department of the Secretary of State of Maine, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, data shows; 

• Nearly one young driver is killed each week in Maine.
  
• More than 60 young drivers are injured each week in Maine.
• Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death of young people ages 15 to 24 in both Maine and the nation.
• In Maine 15 to 24 year olds comprise 12.5% of all motor vehicle fatalities and 30% of all injuries.

Our class size will be limited to a small number of students; thereby, allowing proper attention is payed to each of our students.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

This class requires that you pass an eye examination, complete a minmum of 30 hours  of classroom instruction and 10 hours  of behind the wheel instruction. Students will be evaluated by test scores, quizzes and practical application. These and study guides are taken from the Maine Driver's Manual and Responsible Driver textbook (provided by CDI). If a class is missed the student will have to make up the missed class during the next scheduled course.

Students must complete the course with an an 80% on the final permit test. Students are required to be on time for the start of each class. The curriculum includes a parental involvement component approved by the Secretary of State. One parental element is to attend a CDI orientation for one hour.

CLASS COST

A $125.00 deposit is required with the application and the balance is to be paid by the starting date of the first class. Please ask for class pricing and application.

Refund Policy

The Deposit is Non-Refundable.You may drop the course and receive 100% refund of the balance of the tuition, which does not include the $125.00 deposit. The refund is good up to and including the first class. No refund will be given after the first class. You may return and finish the course at a later date not to exceed six months from the date of your application. After this you must reapply and repay the course fee.
                                         

The Buddy System

The basic structure of the Buddy Program is When you sign up with one or more friends each individual will receive a 5 % discount on the total cost of class. Also with this program after graduation when you recommend Cornerstone Driving Institute to a friend who enrolls with us, and completes the course, a check of appreciation will be issued to you in the amount of $10.00 for each recommendation.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Parents(s)/Guardian(s) and student must attend an open house. (This time will not count against or for class credit)

CLASS CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING

In the event that a class has to be rescheduled or cancelled because of weather or other unforseen problems the student(s) will be notified by means chosen by the student. I.E. telephone or e-mail.

CLASS LOCATION

Classes will be held at the Masonic Lodge at 191 Brunswick Street Old Town, Maine.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

MOTOR VEHICLE

Students are not permitted by law or class policy to operate a motor vehicle on public roadways, other than in the driver education program. Any violation will result in removal from the program and no refund will be given.

ALCOHOL & DRUGS: Any student exhibiting the effects of alcohol and /or drugs will be removed from the program and no refund given

STUDENT BEHAVIOR
Any student who is disruptive and disorderly will be removed from the program and no refund given.

PERSONAL HYGIENE & DRESS CODE